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Bicycle ownership is a lifestyle, and riders are often handy at fixing chains, recommending bike seats, shipping or mailing bikes, and more. Learn how to overhaul a bike or stay safe biking in cities from a bike shop specialist in this free video series on bicycle ownership.
There are 25 videos in this series:
Women's bicycle seats are very different from bike seats made for men; the saddles are shaped to rest comfortably under female sit bones. Choose the right women's bicycle seat for cruising or road-riding with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership for women.
Adjusting a bicycle seat takes only a small Allen wrench or a quick-release tool that will often come with the bike. Find the right bicycle seat height, about a 90 percent extension, for comfortable and efficient riding with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership.
Build a cruiser bicycle by attaching each piece to the frame according to the factory instructions, but don't stop there. Make sure to readjust cables until properly torqued and lubricate the moving parts with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on assembling your new bike.
Mailing a bicycle requires breaking down the bike's pedals, front wheel and seat posts to arrange the bike in a flat box along with smaller parts. Buy a bike box at your local bike shop to fit the pieces together with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on mailing a bike.
Shipping a bicycle requires breaking down the bike's pedals, front wheel and seat posts to arrange the bike in a flat box along with smaller parts. Buy a bike box at your local bike shop to fit the pieces together with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on shipping a bike.
Shipping a bicycle by plane while flying requires breaking down the bike's pedals, front wheel and seat post, and wrapping each part safely. Buy a bike box at your local bike shop to ship the bike as flat as possible with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on flying with a bike.
Buying a three-wheel bicycle can start online, where many trikes and features are available from Torker brand or Trek Bikes. Or find an adult trike at your local bike shop to avoid the difficult assembly with these tips from a bicycle specialist in a free video on buying your three-wheeled trike.
Hanging a bicycle from an S-hook in your garage is an easy way to save space, but finding a strong rafter or stud is crucial. Purchase S-hooks at bike shops or local hardware stores to hang bicycles from walls or ceilings with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership.
Overhaul your bike's headset by finding the right tools for the job and noting how the headset is connected to the frame. Clean bearings with degreaser and a cloth before greasing and reassembling the headset with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike repair.
Overhauling a bike's hub requires disassembling and degreasing moving parts, cleaning out the cone and replacing ball bearings. Use the right tools when overhauling a hub, and grease the moving parts to reassemble a bike like a bicycle specialist with tips in this free video on bike repair.
Putting a crank shaft on a BMX bike entails following factory instructions that come with the new crank carefully. Install a crank shaft on a BMX bike after fitting the crank to the frame size like a bicycle specialist with tips from this free video on BMX modification.
Putting training wheels on a bike to teach a child to ride rests on getting the right size training wheels from the bike shop. Install training wheels on a bike while leaving enough room for teetering with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on training wheels.
Salvaging dirt bike parts, such as axle nuts and cones, stands, and hub bodies, can put more bikes on the road, save consumers money and help the environment. Recycle and reuse bike parts at a local bike shop with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on responsible bike ownership.
Installing a chain on a bike starts with buying the right size chain, which will match the speed of the bike in width and length. Put the chain on the bike by opening the master link and sliding the chain over the gears with these tips from a bicycle specialist in a free video on bike repair.
Riding a bike is good exercise whether indoors or out, and local gyms often hold spin classes that let you work out on stationery bikes with others. Hop on a bike for fun cardiovascular exercise with these tips from a bicycle specialist in a free video on biking health.
Different kinds of bike helmets target different kinds of riders, offering more vents for outdoor riding and a variety of sizes for a secure fit. Wear a bike helmet for safe riding, and choose the right style of helmet with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike safety.
Buying bike locks help protect your bicycle from theft when parking the bike in busy areas such as school campuses or popular shopping areas. Purchase the right bike lock for your riding destinations to keep your bike safe with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership.
Leg straps make biking less dangerous for long pants by keeping clothing from getting caught on the chain or picking up grease during the ride. Wrap your pant leg in a strap with an LED light for extra safety at night or try other tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike safety.
Wearing bicycle safety gear such as reflectors and lights helps riders stay safe on the road, and a bell can also alert drivers to your presence. Keep bicycle safety gear clean and up to date with the local laws with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike safety gear.
Lubing a bike chain will save energy on rides by reducing friction in the gears and keeping the bike's moving parts moving. Degrease and clean a chain before lubricating with a lube from the local bike shop with these tips from a bicycle specialist in a free video on bike maintenance.
Inflating a bike tire requires an air pump and knowing the maximum pounds per square inch, or PSI, the tire handles. Keep bicycle tires at the right pressure to save energy on rides and increase the lifespan of our tires with tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike maintenance.
Ride your bike more often to destinations around town by checking out www.oneworldtwowheels.org and meeting with area cyclists at a local shop. Check out the local department of transportation for tips in addition to these from a bicycle specialist in a free video on bike health.
Bicycle car racks are featured on many SUV and other automobile models, but trunk racks are removable, less expensive options for toting your bike. Compare racks for transporting multiple bikes by car with product tips from a bicycle specialist in this free video on bike transportation.
Biking with utility and storage in mind brings people to various attachments and tools that are great for the cyclist who lives without a car. Check out the Extracycle, trailers for children or bikes with cargo space to live like the bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership.
City bicycles are great for basic transportation, but some features such as thorn-resistant tires and internal gear drive trains make the morning commute much easier. Find a bike with a coat guard and headlights to ride with style like the bicycle specialist in this free video on bike ownership.
Learning to ride a bicycle is usually regarded as one of the major milestones of childhood, since it is one of the first steps, after learning to walk, that a child takes towards independence. Taking this view, a bicycle can easily be seen as a precursor to the ultimate vehicle of autonomy: the automobile. Yet, many people ride bicycles into late adulthood, and some cultures have built entire transportation systems around the bike. So the bicycle remains both a fun vehicle for recreation and exercise and a viable means of transportation over relatively short distances. It can be said that bicycles hold a certain excitement as simple machines that we can use to move our bodies faster than usually is possible, pumping and pushing in sync with the gears and pedals. In this free video series on bicycle ownership, repair and maintenance, a bike shop employee gives tip after tip for making the most of a good bike. Bike more comfortably after learning how to adjust and select a good bicycle seat, clean and lube the chain, overhaul the moving parts and more. Shipping a bike can be a drag. How much do you have to take apart? Do you use a box? Hear a cycle shop employee give tips on riding in the street in cities, staying safe in daily commutes, keep your pants clean, choose a sturdy lock and other good ideas for anyone who rides a bike to work. Learn ways to ride your bike more often and get more from owning a good bicycle, too.
Travis Martin & Brad Woods Travis Martin is manager of the Mad Dog Cycles in Provo, Utah. Mad Dog Cycles has been in business more than 12 years, and Martin has been in the bicycle business for more than 20. Brad Woods also works at Mad Dog Cycles in the Orem, Utah, location.dkdk
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